2. Developed in 1893 by Herbert Taylor Deeply religious salesman and leader Ethical guideline To help rescue a failing business during The Great Depression

3. 100 words7 points/ 7 way test4 Way Test

4. Review by four department heads Roman Catholic Christian Scientist Orthodox Jew Presbyterian

5. Encompassed their varied religious beliefs Exemplary guide for personal and business life

6. Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

7. An attorney - If I followed the test explicitly, I would starve to death. Where business is concerned, The Four-Way Test is absolutely impractical.

8. The emphasis on truth, fairness and consideration provide a moral diet so rich that it gives some people ethical indigestion

9. Club Aluminum Advertising Every aspect of business Created climate of trust and goodwill among dealers, customers, employees Part of the culture Improved reputation and finances

10. Club Aluminum struggling with bankruptcy Order for 50,000 utensils Potential customer planned to sell the products at below rate prices thereby undermining all other players in the market

11. In 1937 Club Aluminums indebtedness was paid off Over the next 15 years, the firm distributed more than $1 million in dividends to stockholders Net worth climbed to more than $2,000,000

12. A way of life born in rough and tumble world of business Put to the acid test of experience Helped that company to survive

13. 1942 Richard Vernor, Rotary International Director (Chicago) suggestes that Rotary adopt the test RI Board approval given in January 1943 The Four Way Test part of the Vocational Service Programme

14. Herbert Taylor transferred the copyright to RI between 1954-55 President of RI Organizations golden anniversary

15. Is it the TRUTH? There is a timelessness in truth that is unchangeable. Truth cannot exist without justice. Is it FAIR to all concerned? The substitution of fairness for the harsh principles of doing business at arms length has improved rather than hurt business relationships. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Man is by nature a cooperative creature and it is his natural instinct to express love. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? This question eliminates the dog-eat-dog principle of ruthless competition and substitutes the idea of constructive and creative competition.

16. Moral compass for members of the Rotary Clubs worldwide Transcends national boundaries and language barriers Combines all the ingredients necessary for successful life in every way Timeless

17. choosing, winning, and keeping friends getting along well with others ensuring a happy home life developing high ethical and moral standards becoming successful in a chosen business or profession becoming a better citizen and better example for the next generation.

18. John W. Dean III, White House counsel under U.S. President Richard M. Nixon " I am going to tell you without fear of contradiction that had those of us in the Nixon White House who were involved in Watergate stopped to apply The Four-Way Test, even if only occasionally, there would have been no Watergate. In short, The Four-Way Test works. It will work for any issue, if only we are willing to use it."